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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 338.04 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 338.04 and 195.12 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 338.04 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/338.04 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 338.04 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 65,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,958.36/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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